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A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2654| Senate 
| Updated: 4/12/2018
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018 This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide statutory authority for the existing Community Connect Grant Program, which is a Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to finance broadband transmission in rural areas where broadband service does not currently exist.
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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • April 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-3042: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Building constructionHousing and community development fundingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and development

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2654| Senate 
| Updated: 4/12/2018
Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018 This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide statutory authority for the existing Community Connect Grant Program, which is a Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to finance broadband transmission in rural areas where broadband service does not currently exist.
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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • April 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-3042: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionHousing and community development fundingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and development